Martin Winterkorn

Martin Winterkorn is a German engineer and businessman best known for his role as the CEO of Volkswagen Group from 2007 to 2015. Under his leadership, Volkswagen became one of the world’s largest automakers. However, he resigned in 2015 amidst the car emissions scandal, where Volkswagen was found to have installed software in vehicles to cheat emissions tests. This scandal significantly damaged the company's reputation and led to legal proceedings. Winterkorn's career highlights both his influence in the auto industry and the importance of ethical practices in business.